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A MODERN MORALITY 
PLAY IN ONE ACT 



BY 

EDITH EVERETT 



A. FLANAGAN COMPANY 

CHICAGO 



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Copyright 191!! by 
A. FLANAGAN COMPANY 



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INTRODUCTION 

'^Eveeystudent'^ is a modern morality play, depicting trials and 
temptations of student life through symbolic character representa- 
tions of various virtues, vices and conditions. If not in style, at 
least in purpose it is fashioned after the old English morality plays, 
of which "Everyman" is the best known example, and "Every- 
woman" is the distinguished modern characterization. 

The dramatic coloring and interest in this play are real and 
sincere, and it is hoped that the interlude may find acceptance and 
favor with high schools and colleges. With the suggested music, 
and the introduction of other pieces if thought desirable, the play 
will form an entertainment at once attractive and pleasing. The 
little work ought, also, to answer the insistent demand foi, a new 
form of commencement exercise. 

Tlie final triumph of Truth and Perseverance over Bluff and Good 
Times will be found to leave an impress for a more clean and whole- 
some moral standard of life. 

The Publishers 



DEDICATED TO 

THE CLASS OF 1911 

ENGLEWOOD {N, J.) HIGH SCHOOL 



CHARACTERS 

[Arranged in the order of their appearance, ivith brief suggestions 

for costuming^ 

Eesult^ — f^ — brown cloalc, lined with gold; white dress 

Truth — f^ — blue cloak and hood, white dress 

EvERYSTUDENT — m^ — wMte ducTc trousers, blue coat 

Athletics — m^ — white ducJc troupers, sweater 

Good Times — m^ — as a cowboy first; second appearance in tuxedo 

Classmate — m^ — tennis suit of ivhite flannel 

Bluff — m^ — light suit, gay stockings and tie, etc. 

Study — f^ — white dress, and cap and gown 

Ghost* — 771^ — white sheet thrown over him 

Latin — f- — Roman or Grecian costume 

Mathematics — m^ — black gown, luhite cabalistic figures, tall, 

pointed cap, white beard and white hanging hair 
Wisdom — m^ — in school or class colors as Grecian priest or priestess 
Ambition — /- — ^ 

Perseverance — /- — > ivhite dress, light gray cloak and hood 
Good Sense — /- — J 
Herald — m^ — herald's costume 
Alma Mater — /- — white dress, cap and gown 
Jest^ Love, Happiness, Joy, Sports — m. and f. of each, costumed 

as indicated in closing scene of play 

Time of Playing: about one hour 

iFailure and Success are two other names for this same character. 

2Meaning that this part in the original was played by a female character. 
Necessity might require other arrangements being made in some instances. 

sMeaning that this part in the original cast was played by a female 
character. 

4Also called Exam. 



STAGE AEEANGEMEXT 



WINDOW SEAT 



bookcase: 



TROPHY 
CABINET 



CHAIR 

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CHAIR 

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CHAIR 

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Ctierpsftubent 



Scene : A student's room. Banners, pennants, posters, and pic- 
tures adorn the walls. Pillows cover the window seat, and other 
pillows are scattered about the room. At center of stage, well 
down front, is a table, with a chair behind it and other chairs at 
either side. A student's lamp and books and papers appear on 
table. A bookcase stands in the rear and a trophy cabinet is at 
Us left. Entrances at right and left of stage. 

Discovered : As the curtain is drawn Failure is discovered enter- 
ing from L. She is clad in flowing robes of dark brown, lined 
throughout with gold so that they may be worn either side out. 

Failure : I have to haunt Everystudent in these dull robes until 
he learns my true nature and my name. He can never, all his 
life long, be rid of me, for my name is not Failure, nor is it 
Success, though I am called both, according to whether J appear 
in gold or brown [showing the lining of her cloak]. My true 
name is Eesult. I am hated by many who surround themselves 
with such companions as Laziness, Indifference, and Cheat, in 
whose company I never don my festive robe. By many I am 
blindly sought and often am I feasted when I do appear in 
shining garb. Few understand me or know my name. I would 
Everystudent might learn of me before it is too late. 

[Enter, R., Trutii^ clad in a white costume and a loose, dark blue 
cloak and hood. She is bent over, and hobbles along with the 
aid of a cane.'] 

Failure [resuming her cloak and hood and turning as if to meet 
Everystudent^ then in surprise] : Welcome, Truth. We meet 
here again. 

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10 EVEKYSTUDENT 

Truth: Yes, Eesult, unwelcome Truth must meet Everystudent 
again on his return. Of course you know he has been with 
Examination again, and again has he relied on Bluff. This letter 
[piching up scaled letter from tahW] tells him of you and me. 
He will have but harsh words for us. Oh, sister, he, like all men 
who love me not and who have never sought to look me in the 
face, believes me a most unpleasant creature — old, wrinkled, 
crabbed. [Puts on cloaTc and hood and leans with both hands on 
cane, lent like an old lady. Spealcs in a high, cracJced voice.'] 
Thus must I appear to him : Young man, young man, you are 
making a mistake, you are making a mistake. [Rising and 
throwing haclc hood.] If we could but reveal ourselves to him, 
how happy we could all be. 

Eesult : Truth, you speak like yourself, but it cannot be. It is 
ordained by God that only those who seek shall find Truth and 
only to those who seek shall my real nature be revealed. 

[Shouts and sounds of laughter behind the scenes.] 

[Enter, R., Everystudent, Classmate, Good Times, Athlet- 
ics, Bluff. Truth and Result put on cloaks and retire to 
bach of stage.] 

Everystudent : That was the best run yet, Athletics. I'll see you 
again, I promise you, to-morrow at the same time [laughing as he 
shakes Athletics heartily by the hand]. Studies and Con- 
science both say I am too devoted to you and spend altogether too 
much time in your company. They are jealous, that's all. 
Don't let that worry you. What they say will make no difference, 
old chap. You might drop in for a round or two this evening. 
What do 5'OU say? 

Athletics : The more I see of you the more I can do for you and 
with you. You understand that. If you want to have me hunt 
you up, why, sir, you will have to excel and you can't excel with- 
out me. So there you are. [Starting to leave, R.] 



EVEEYSTUDENT 11 

EvERYSTUDENT : I Understand that well. To-night, then, at 
eight. 

Good Times : There's a dance on at the Armory and some of the 
boys are going to have a game of pool over at Gray's. I am 
counting on you, my friend. 

Classmate : I am going to a party at the Hilliard's and I prom- 
ised Irene I would bring you. 

Everystudent : One must choose some things and sacrifice others. 
[To Athletics, wJio is waiting at the door for his ansiver.] Come 
at eight. [Exit Athletics.] I [turning to Classmate] have 
a chance to make the track team if I keep on good terms with 
Athletics. [Going to table and turning over mail.] That means 

more to me than [Picks up letter hastily, tears it open and 

reads.] Gee, I have flunked again. Bluff, see here I What 
about your extravagant promises? You are no good friend of 
mine from now on. 

[Bluff, Classmate and Good Times group together and talk 
dumb show. Failure and Truth have advanced so that 
Everystudent discovers them for the first time.'] 

Everystudent: You haunt me, don't you? [Sitting at table, 
C, and leanifig back with hands over his eyes.] I see your hate- 
ful countenance in my dreams — gaunt, hollow-eyed Failure ! 

Failure [with a sweep of her garment, showing the gold lining] : 
You have never seen my face yet. 

Everystudent : No, the worst is yet to come, no doubt. I have 
seen enough — all I want of you. 

Classmate [perching on table, R.] : Cheer up, old man. You 
didn't give Bluff a chance. He just told me so. And just see 
who is still here. He would have gone but for me. [Good 
Times comes forward, R.] Good Times is still with us, old 
man. Come, Good Times, tell us what it shall be to drown pale 
care and drive away sorrow. [Indicating Truth and Failure.] 

Good Times : Why, we can call in some of the fellows and — [see- 



12 EVEEYSTUDENT 

ing that Everystudent tiirtis deliberately away from /iim] why, 
then some of the girls, if you wish to get np a joicnic — [Every- 
student rises impatiently and goes to the bookcase, takes down 
volume, opens it and returns to the table with hook in handl^ or if 
it's one girl, why — 

Classmate [interruptingl : It's an exam, yon fool — not a girl. 

Good Times: Oh, is that all? Treat me like this just for an 
exam ! Why, that's over and gone. 

Classmate [to Good Times] : Suppose you go now and come 
hack this evening. You see, the results are here, staring him 
in the face [ijidicatiiig Truth and Failure], Bring in a 
crowd this evening. [Leads Good Times to the door, R.] 

Everystudent [overhearing and seating himself at table] : Xo, 
don't come back. I have to meet Athletics this evening. 

Good Times : Oh, very well. Good day. 

Bluff [at B., to Everystudent] : I should think you would 
hardly care to risk sending Good Times oif in a huff. I've known 
him to absolutely desert a man for less than that. 

[Classmate returns from bidding Good Times adieu.] 

Everystudent [rising and pacing back and forth] : It's no use, 
Classmate, I have to meet Exam to-morrow. I shall have to call 
in Study and Latin and Math. I see no other way out of it. 

Bluff [hesitating in the doorway, R., as if about to follow Good 
Times, comes forward at last remark] : Say, Everystudent, I 
can help you yet, if you will listen to me. It's too late to get 
much out of Study. I'll whistle up some friends of mine who 
are at the club across the street and we'll assure you success or 
your money refunded. [Failure turns and looks sharply at 
Bluff. She keeps her eyes on him during the rest of his 
speech.] I know what I am talking about. I have seen them 
bring any number through exams who knew less than you do. 
Here, I'll call them. [Starts toward door, R.] 

Everystudent: Xot until I know who thev are! 



EVERYSTUDENT 13 

Bluff: Never mind their names. They belong to my gang, so 
they are all right in their place. Of course, they have not had 
the entree into quite such respectable circles as I have — that is, 
Cheat and Deceit haven't had, but Graft goes quite as much as I. 
Now, just let me call them up. 

EvERYSTUDENT : Keep your disreputable friends away from here ! 
I have no desire to meet them, much less to employ them. As 
for yourself — go! [Points to door, R.] 

[Bluff, with a ivave of his hand to Classmate, goes out, 
laughing, R.] 

Classmate: You don't know a good chance when you see it. 
The next I know, you will be a "greasy grind." 

[Exit Classmate, R.] 

EvERYSTUDENT : Xow for work. [Rings bell. No answer. Rings 

second time, impatiently. Enter Study, L.] 
EvERYSTUDEXT : Studv, bring in my two hardest task-masters: 

Latin and Math. 

[Exit Study, L.] 

[Failure and Truth return to hach stage, L.] 

EvERYSTUDENT [loohing upl: You still here? I hope Study 
will make this seem less like home to you. 

Failure and Truth return to hack of stage, L.] 

Ghost [enters at R., a large, looming figure, shrouded lilce a 

ghost, luho reaches out a long arm at him and points, saying in 

sepulchral tones] : I am Exam. I shall see thee to-morrow. 

To-morrow at nine, I shall see thee. Be prepared. [Exit.'] 
EvERYSTUDENT [sarcastically] : Then I shall see thee again ! I 

knew that. Wliy did you not tell me something I did not know ? 

That would be easy. [Shuddering.] Whew ! this room is 

haunted for fair. [Moves restlessly.] 
Ghost [reentering, rises taller than before and approaches nearer-] : 

I am Exam. I am huge and powerful. I can lay you flat. I 



14 EVERYSTUDENT 

shall meet you at nine to-morrow. Prepare to meet thy doom. 

[Exit.] 
EvERYSTUDENT [wlio lids 1)6671 cwuclung helihid tli6 table, hurls 
hook at Ghost^s head] : Clear out, will you ? It will be time 
enough to-morrow. You need not be snooping around here. 
I'll meet you all right. [Aside.] And I'll slay him, too, this 
time, if I die in the attempt. [Ghost disappears.] 

[Enter, L., Study ivith Mathematics and Latin. Mathe- 
matics is attired liJce a magician — long, Hack role, having 
cabalistic figures in ivhiie on it, wearing also a high pointed 
cap, a white beard, and white hair hanging to shoulders. 
Latin is dressed in an attractive Roman or Grecian costume.] 

Study [coming forward awkwardly and arranging books on table 
at left of Everystudext] : I hardly feel at home here, Every- 
student. Let me introduce you to Latin. [Latin bows. 
Everystudent rises and acknowledges introduction stiffly.] 
You may have met before, also you and Mathematics. [At 
mention of his name Mathematics bows deeply, ivitli hand on 
breast in old-time courtesy. Everystudent does likewise.] But 
I am sure you need a reintroduction — to judge by what you 
said to Exam yesterday. 

[Enter Ghost as before, pointing at Everystudent. 

Ghost : To-morrow at nine ! 

Latin [startled] : Me misenim. What was that? 

Mathematics [making passes with his hands like a magician] : 

Down, perturbed spirit. 
Ghost [as he sinks] : Going down. 
Everystudent: If this sort of thing keeps up, I shall land in 

[insert name of some local insane asylum] instead of Princeton. 

[Truth and Result cross to R., as if going, but remain standing 
there.] 

Study: Come, bury 3'our fears in your books — we lose time. 



EVERYSTUDENT 15 

Latin: Yes, indeed, teinpus fugit, 

EvERYSTUDENT \loolcs dlsgustedly at Latin] : You'd better trans- 
late if you expect me to know what you are saying. 

Study \pacifyingly'] : True, time pies. Let's all sit around the 
table now and get to work. Here, Math, write out a problem 
for Everystudent. [Hands paper and pencil to Math, wJio 
begins to draiu sweeping lines across the page.] Latin, sit here 
and make out a page of prose for him. [Arranges paper and 
pen for Latin.] 

Latin [does not sit, but stands back of Everystudent, looking 
over his shoulder] : Age quod agis. 

Everystudent [sitting bach] : You may mean that as a help, but 
I can tell you it's a hindrance. What's that you said? in Eng- 
lish, please ! 

Latin [translating patiently] : Age equals "do." Quod, "What." 
Agis, "you do" — that is, "do it carefully." 

Everystudent [sarcastically] : Thanks, awfully. 

Latin [haughtily] : Absit invidia. [Latin moves away from 
table to R.] 

Everystudent [appealing to Study] : Say, is this fair ? It's 
two against one, and unless someone acts as interpreter here 
Latin will get into a huff and leave. 

[Latin turns away and Study speaks in anxious tones to 
Everystudent.] 

Study : Latin said, "Xo offense intended," and I think you had 
better exert yourself a bit or she will leave you. 

Everystudent : It's a forlorn hope, but here goes. [Rising and 
advancing toward Latin.] Pardon me, Latin, ahem — ahem — 
Arma virumque cano. [Aside.] That's the first line in Virgil 
and the only one I remember. I have no idea what it means. 

Latin [turns at liis speech and stands looking at him with puzzled 
expression] : What did you say ? Did you mean you were 
going to sing noiv ? Then you will not need me. I will go. 



16 EVEEYSTUDENT 

EvERYSTUDENT [getUjig letween Latin and the door'] : No, I 
was not aware that I said I would sing. I cant sing, you know. 
Then I don't feel a bit like singing. [^Aside.] That reminds 
me, there is a college song that ought to be safe. ITl try that. 
[To Latin:] Integer vitce scelerisque imrus. 

Latin [frigidly] : I fail to see the connection. 

EvERYSTUDENT [aside] : So do I. Now, my last resort. [Turn- 
ing to Latin in soothing tones:] Omnia Gallia in ires partes 
divisa est. 

Latin : Yes, so I have heard, — but what has that to do with 

EvERYSTUDENT : My finish ? Everything. Quod erat demonstran- 
dum. 

Mathematics [waJcing up with a start] : 0, what have we 
proved ? 

EvERYSTUDENT : That I am an idiot. 

Mathematics [sternly] : That needs no proof, young man. That 
is a well-established and self-evident fact — an axiom, I might 
say. 

EvERYSTUDENT [throwing himself into chair at table] : Reductio 
ad dbsurdum. 

Mathematics: Yea, verily. [In a revery:] Q. E. D. Q. E. D., 
letters to conjure with. 

EVERYSTUDENT : C. Q. D. for me. 

Mathematics : Q. E. D., that's my cue. Yes, here it is ; a prob- 
lem [talcing out a circle in ivhich is fitted a square]. Here, 
young man, is a circle inside of which is a square. You are to 
remove the square and prove that there is no scjuar'in' the circle. 
Do you comprehend ? 

EvERYSTUDENT : No, not exactly. 

Matheiviatics : You have no doubt heard that there is no squar'in' 
the circle. 

EvERYSTUDENT I I have heard that a circle can not be squared, if 
that is what you mean. 



EVERYSTUDENT 17 

Mathematics: You must be careful of your wording. I said, 

no squar'in' the circle. 
EvERYSTUDENT : But there is a square in the circle. 
Mathematics : How dull you are ! You are to prove it is not 

so by algebra. 
EvERYSTUDENT I You will havc me prove black is white ? 
Mathematics : That is easy, if you know how to go about it. 
EvERYSTUDENT : But what is the use ? 
Mathematics [tapping him on the hrowl : Mental training, 

young man, mental training. 

[Truth has advanced from R. to other side of table and is lean- 
ing over, 'peering at Everystudent, her hood brushed hack to 
reveal her face.] 

Everystudent [looking over, catches sight of her and leans for- 
ward. Truth quickly hides in her hood'] : Oh, I say, I had a 
glimpse then, a sort of vision — but it's gone again. 

[Shouting outside. Students heard singing school song, faintly 
at first, as though in distance, gradually increasing in volume, 
then dies away. Heard faintly during next speeches.] 

Everystudent [rises and hurries to window] : Hurrah ! Another 
victory for us. I wish I had gone to the game. [Signals stu- 
dents. Snatches up cap and starts for door.] Sorry, but I 
shall have to leave you. No doubt I shall find you on my 
return. Make yourselves at home. [Hurries out, R.] 

[Failure glides forward from back of stage and sits in seat 
vacated by Everystudent. Truth throws back hood.] 

Truth [coming forward] : He will seek me yet. [Study leads 
Latin and Mathematics out at L. Mathematics is making 
passes ivith hands, as if conjuring. Exit Truth at R.] 

[Stage darkens. Failure throws back garments so that the 



18 EVERYSTUDENT 

golden lining forms a frame about her. She reclines, dozing. 

Enter Everystudent, comes forward without seeing Failure. 

Cheers heard in distance.l 
EvERYSTUDENT : That's a revelation to me. Why, Scrub won the 
game. He was the last fellow I expected to show so much grit. 
He has just stuck to the squad until he got his chance. Why, 
I can remember when he entered — he was about the sickliest- 
looking chap in the school, and we all laughed at him when he 
came out for the team. That shows what a fellow can do. He's 
had Determination with him, and — gee, it took some! [WalJcs 
toward taile.] Why couldn't I win Knowledge as he has Ath- 
letics? \_Catching sight of Failure, asleep, with robe of gold 
about her.] What's this ! — no, it can't be — [comes closer and 
turns up lighf] yes, it is Success, in gleaming robes and beautiful. 

[Enter Wisdom at L.] 

Wisdom [with finger to lips'] : Hush, do not wake her. This is 
the hour of Eevelation. [Advances and throws cloak and hood 
over her.] Do you recognize her now? This is Failure, who 
has haunted you so long. The Gods know her as Eesult. She 
will be always with you, wherever you go, clothed in dull brown 
or in gold, as you shall choose. Once to Everystudent comes the 
hour of Eevelation and I, Wisdom, say to you, seek out the 
friends of Success. Ask her to-morrow, when she appears as 
Failure, why she has come to you hooded and seemingly mean. 
Forget not this hour. 

[Everystudent goes to window and stands looking out.] 

Wisdom [goes to L. and calls] : Enter iiow Ambition, Perse- 
verance, and Good Sense. [Each enters as she is called, dressed 
in white hut cloaked in gray, with the cloak and hood thrown 
hack.] 

[Wisdom stands at hack of stage, R., presiding over the sceneJ\ 



EVERYSTUDENT 19 

Failure [aivalcens] : What, sisters, are you here ? Have you come 
at last to his room, to my student ? Did he summon you ? Then, 
indeed, I am happy. [Throws on cloak gold side out.^ 

EvERYSTUDENT [coming forward and speaking as if seeing a 
vision] : I see Success as in a vision and those who must attend 
on her. 

Success [comes forward and takes him hy the hand] : I thank 
you for entertaining my friends. If they could stay with us, I 
would appear always in gold, and always merry. This, our 
friend Ambition, is very necessary to me. 

EvERYSTUDENT [to Ambition] : I have met Ambition now and 
again. I have often felt the grasp of your hand [shaking hands] . 
Ease and Good Times have turned me from you, but I know you 
now for a friend. 

Ambition: High rank among your fellow men is yours to win. 
I will lead, if you will follow. 

Success: Our loyal friend, Perseverance, is here, Everystudent. 
She alone has been able to win me when others failed. 

Everystudent: Perseverance, I respect and honor you [taking 
her hand]. You have served me well whenever I have called 
you to my aid. That dull gray cloak that garbs you has made 
you seem unattractive. I shall not let you go from me so easily 
again. 

Perseverance : Many a man has owed to me all that he gained 
in this world. I am rich and powerful and can give you your 
wish, be it for wealth, or social success, or for fame. One wish 
only is assured in the short span of man's life. If you hold true 
to me, I grant it — though sometimes after long years — only you 
must never admit Despair. If Despair enter your doors she will 
force you to leave me. 

Success: Then, Everystudent, to win my brightest smile and 
most constant favor, here is Good Sense, most often omitted from 
the trio. 

Everystudent: Undoubtedly I need you always [shakes hand]. 



20 EVEEYSTUDENT 

Good Sense : I am glad of your appreciation, but I will confess I 
am not as easy to win as are my sisters. I come to whomsoe'er I 
choose and little they have to do with it. Ambition and Perse- 
verance obey your will, but I do not. I may desert you at your 
utmost need. I may come when all else fails and win the day 
for you. It is well for you to pray constantly for me, but you 
can never claim to have me, for even with the words you show 
you have me not. 

[Sound of singing is heard in distance, gradually increasing in 
volume. Any rousing song sung hy school at games will 
ansiver.^ 

EvERYSTUDEXT I Succcss, somc of mv friends are coming to cele- 
brate a victory. Will you remain? [This is said tuhile singing 
is faint. Success remains in golden cloak. Pekseveraxce, 
Good Sense and Ambition remain also. Exit Wisdom, L. As 
crowd enters, lights brighten. Enter at L., Truth, as an old 
woman. Enter at R., Good Times, Classmate, Bluff, Ath- 
letics, still singing u'pi'oariously.'] 

Good Times : How was that for a game ? [Slapimig Everystu- 
DENT on the had-.'] Give another cheer [all cheer']. Now, Ath- 
letics, a speech. 
[Exit Good Times, to dress for last appearance.] 

Athletics: My eloquence lies in action, not in words. Those 
who have followed me, in company with my good friends whom 
I see before me — Good Sense [bowing 7'ecognition across stage] 
and Perseverance [boiuing to her] and who are led on by Ambition 
[boiving to her] have always had with them our glorious friend. 
Success [indicating her with a sweep of his hand]. I find myself 
in very congenial company, thanks to someone. Whoever makes 
me one of this worthy group of friends will find that I bring 
others of equal worth in my set : Health and Strength and Energy 
are three, and Obedience and Self-Eeliance are two more whom 
I delight to honor. [All listen attentively except Bluff.] 



EVEEYSTUDENT 21 

These, if you are worthy followers, you shall often meet 
and have as constant friends. The slavish follower who idolizes 
me, neglects Studies and Wisdom, and takes Eecklessness into 
his counsels, wins not my favor, but my dislike instead. I speak 
freely, for no youth is so misguided as he who follows this course. 
Friends, I am yours for a hearty contest and for victory. 
[Applause.] 

Classmate : Friends, I have a word to say. To-day I received a 
summons from the business world. This is my last evening 
with you, unless I can persuade some of you to go with me. 

Truth [advancing and touching his elbow]: I will go with you 
to the end of time [continues on down to R. front]. 

Classmate : I do not wish to be disrespectful, grandma, but you 
are very old and also very hideous and no one loves you. You 
would be a burden. It would be better far for you to stay here. 
[Truth passes to other side of stage,] 

[Enter Wisdom and Study at L.] 

Wisdom [passing to side of Everystudent] : Have you ever 

sought Truth or cared to shield her from attack ? She has many 

enemies. 
Everystudent [coming up to Classmate] : I dreamed a dream 

once and Truth and Failure were both beautiful and young and 

fair. 
Classmate: You were certainly seeing things. I fear for your 

brain, old man — too much study. You'll have brain fever yet. 

I am sorry for you. [Shakes head ominously. Turns and sees 

Bluff standing hy him.] Here, Bluff, I want to take you 

with me. 
Bluff [slapping Classmate on shoidder and talcing his hand] : 

You know an old reliable when you see one, eh? [Pompously :] 

I am 3^our man. What need you? Why, with me you can own 

the world. 

[Everystudent has reached the side of Truth and, coming up 



22 EVEEYSTUDENT 

from behind, lifts her hands, cane and all. Raising her bach 
against his shoulder, he tosses bach her hood with his free 
hand.'] 

EvERYSTUDENT I All, Truth, it is as I dreamed. Thou art lovely 
and I shall fight for thee. Thy enemies: Dishonesty, Cheat, 
Lies, Error, all shall be my enemies. 

Truth [smiles up at him] : Lovely to those who seek. But 
quickly let me hide. [Resumes cloalc.] 

EvERYSTUDENT : Trutli is as I said, Classmate. Some day may 
you learn the value of what you have lost. 
[Sound of bugle in distance. All start, look and listen. Sound 
near at hand. Enter Herald.] 

Herald: Is Everystudent here? 

Everystudent : I am he. 

Herald : Hear ye ! my master, World, has sent for you. No 
longer tarry, but with the best retinue you can summon, join his 
forces either at college or at work. He needs thee, for the ever- 
lasting struggle is on and men drop daily. Arm and out ! 

Everystudent : I hear the summons of your king, my worthy sir. 
Commead me to him. Say that I obey and will follow shortly. 

Herald : 'Tis well, my Lord. Look that you choose your helpers 
with care. Pardon my word of caution, but many a noble career 
have I seen ruined by just one treacherous servant. Many of 
the enemy hire themselves out as servants to our men and in the 
thick of battle turn and slay them on the field. Evil Habit has 
done this so often that he is fairly well known and likewise 
avoided, but there are many more imposters. 

Everystudent: Wisdom and Truth have I chosen as two of my 
counsellors. They will know these false knaves. 

Herald: If Wisdom and Truth are with you, none can stand 
against you. Choose five more. Seven is the number allotted, 
not including yourself. 

Everystudent [calls, and each passes over to him as called] : 



EVEEYSTUDENT 23 

Ambition, Perseverance, Good Sense, Study. I can not hope to 
leave you, Athletics, I need you for my health. 

Herald : That is all. 

EvERYSTUDENT : But— why, I have left out Good Times and, 
worst of all. Success. 

Success [coming over to his side'] : I follow you anyway. You 
did right not to choose me, for I am Eesult and must needs 
follow you always. 

Classmate [ivlio lias not heard Success] : I choose Success and 
that is where I win, old man. You have a sorry array. Come, 
Bluff, you are mine also, and Success is mine, but Study, or 
Grind, as you are better called, go your way. I am freed of 
you at last. 

Success [throiuing on her cloak, the darh side out, and pulling 
down the hood] : Since you called me, I must follow. 

Classmate : Failure ! There is some mistake here. I never sum- 
moned you. Your ears are not registering correctly. I leave 
you to my dear friend, who seems possessed to ruin his health 
and break his spirit with that dreary company he has assembled. 

Success [turning to Everystudent^ assuming her gold cloak] : 
Now, I am with you from the start. 

[Enter Alma Mater at L.] 

Alma Mater : Everystudent, and Classmate ! the time is at hand. 
The World calls you to leave my fostering care. Little do you 
know the hardships that my castle walls have warded off these 
four years. I have loved you well and sought under watchful 
eyes and varying influences to test your strength. A miniature 
world my castle is, and in it you may learn to value all that is 
good and to hate all that is evil. But, here, as in the World, 
the choice is your own. I can tell you that Wisdom and Truth 
and Virtue are the greatest champions a knight can have, but 
you, yourself, must win them to your cause. Neither I nor any 
one in all the world can say to these or lesser champions — "Go, 



24 EVERYSTUDENT 

thou, attend on Everystudent. Go, thou, attend on Classmate." 
Here then are your credentials. Success, come help me knight 
and send them forth to victory. 

[Classmate lias followed Truth down R. (Truth is forward 
on R.) and is watching her closely. Good Sense comes to one 
side of him and Ambition to the other side.'] 

Good Sense : It is well to look into matters before making your 

final decision. You were hasty in your judgment of Truth. 

Would it not be well to investigate ? 
Ambition : There is no need for you to take low rank, Classmate. 

You are as good as the next one and have much in your favor. 

Why let Everystudent get ahead of you ? If he has found Truth 

and you have not, he will win and you will lose. 
Classmate [comes to right front, just hade of Truth] : I have 

always been called clever, but there is something here I can't 

puzzle out. Truth seems like an old hag — sometimes — but there 

are times when she stands erect. There ! 

[Truth, apparently not knowing that Classmate is yiear, raises 
herself to an erect position and stretches out one arm as if it 
were cramped. Classmate seizes it and Truth hends hack 
quickly, hut cannot release her arm.] 

Classmate : A rather plump arm for an aged dame, and hard and 
firm and strong. I ivill know ! [In attempt to discover who 
Truth is, hood falls and Classmate stands astonished. Truth 
hastens to doonvay.] 

Truth: You must seek me, Classmate, and fight all my many, 
many foes if you care for me. [Exit Truth and Good Times.] 

Classmate: I will seek you to the ends of the earth and to the 
end of time. [Turning, sees Bluff :] That means you must go ! 
— you and your whole gang, which you promised to bring into my 
service. I cannot see Good Times. Has he left ? It matters not 
I have no one and that I am alone. 

Bluff : Have you, too, lost your reason ? Well, never mind, you 



EVEEYSTUDENT 25 

may yet regain your senses. Then you will be gladder than ever 
of. my help. I am one of those fellows who are not so easily got 
rid of, I'll have you know. I shall be waiting, remember. 
[Aside.] I miss my guess if I am not summoned directly. 

[Exit.] 
[Success^ meantime, has taken a sword and stands with Alma 
Mater and Wisdom, ready to receive the Knigpits. All the 
other virtues seek Everystudent and lead him from the hack 
of the stage. He kneels, and is handed a parchment with a 
seal.] 

Alma Mater: Your glory is also mine. I rejoice in your vic- 
tories as though they were my very own. My blessings go with 
you. 

Success [striking his shoulder tvith his sivord] : So far, so good. 
Arise, Knight of American Schools. Y^ou have attained one 
goal : may this encourage you toward the next. 

Wisdom [descending and taking the hand of Classmate] : Here 
is one without retinue, whom yet I claim at the eleventh hour. 
He has seen Truth and cleared himself of many false companions. 
Success, I lead him to you. [Classmate kneels.] 

Alma Mater : Classmate, though I have had the heaviness of your 
mistakes and have not now the pleasure in my Castle Hall of your 
right conduct, yet I rejoice that you have met Truth here. If 
Gratitude be entertained by you, some day remember this : I am 
best repaid by your own worthiness. 

Success [touches him on shoulder with sword] : Arise, lone 
Knight, and fear not. Now that you are free from scoundrelly 
retainers, many a worthy warrior will fight under your flag. 

Alma Mater [presents to each a white banner on tall staff, ivith 
name of school thereon. As she presents banner to Every- 
student, she satjs] : Raise high this standard to Classmate ! 
May it lead you on to victory. 

[Enter Good Times in tuxedo.] 

Good Times [takes center front of stage] : Because you did not 



26 EVEEYSTUDENT 

choose me I, Good Times, come and in my best attire. I am 
very different, according to the company I am in. I have with 
me all my best brothers and sisters and they are many. We shall 
be with yon often. Happiness and Love, chief of all our tribe, 
are waiting for yon. The struggle everlasting which you join 
with all these friends should be a glorious triumph for such as 
you. I will call them in. [Herald may lead the procession, 
blowing the bugle, others carrying inscribed banners. Curtain.'] 
[Or, if preferred, the stage may be cleared {or other characters 

may arrange themselves at rear), and Good Times at head of 

dancers, brings in 

Morris Dance 
[or any other will answer] 

BOYS GIELS 

Good Times 7r? Uixedo. In evening dress Good Times 



Jest 



Love 



f In ivJdte and yellow. Cap and hells to rep- \ 
[ resent April Fool's Bay. j 



f In w 



resent April Fool's Bay. 

hite, red hearts. King and Queen of 
Hearts, to represent St. Valentine's 
Day. 



Jest 



Love 



Tj.^^.TT^r,^ r Dressed to represent Christmas Day: Green \ ,t 
Happiness ^ j ■, -^ c Happiness 

\ and white. J 



Joy J May King and Queen, to represent May Bay. V Joy 



Sports 



( Bed, white and blue, to represent Fourth 1 
I of July. J 



Sports 



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FOR COMMENCEMENT 

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Two Class Prophecies 
Class Will 



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Selected Subjects (one hundred) 

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How to Make Commence- 
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Parts of an Oration 



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Uses of Education for Busi- 
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